Christopher Mitchell

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Christopher Mitchell

American Constitution Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

New Mexico State University, 1994

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Profession

Electrical engineer

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Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Colorado's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christopher Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University in 1994. His career experience includes working as an electrical engineer.

Elections

2024

See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024

Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Crank (R)	54.7	197,924
		River Gassen (D)	40.9	147,972
		Michael Vance (L)	1.8	6,458
		Joseph O. Gaye (Unaffiliated)	1.1	4,094
		Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party)	1.1	4,006
		Christopher Sweat (Forward Party)	0.4	1,627
		Marcus Murphy (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	4

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 362,085
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Calil Yarbrough (No Party Affiliation)
• Katrina Nguyen (Unaffiliated)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

River Gassen defeated Joe Reagan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		River Gassen	50.6	20,802
		Joe Reagan	49.4	20,313

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,115
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Edgar (D)
• Orlondo Avion (D)
• David Torres (D)
• Adam Gillard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Jeff Crank defeated Dave Williams in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Crank	65.2	56,585
		Dave Williams	34.8	30,257

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,842
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rose Pugliese (R)
• Daryl Lopes (R)
• Bob Gardner (R)
• Joshua Griffin (R)
• Doug Lamborn (R)
• Douglas Bruce (R)
• Cory Parella (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Mitchell in this election.

2023

See also: Mayoral election in Colorado Springs, Colorado (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Mayor of Colorado Springs

Yemi Mobolade defeated Wayne W. Williams in the general runoff election for Mayor of Colorado Springs on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yemi Mobolade (Nonpartisan)	57.5	71,491
		Wayne W. Williams (Nonpartisan)	42.5	52,812

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 124,303
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General election

General election for Mayor of Colorado Springs

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Colorado Springs on April 4, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yemi Mobolade (Nonpartisan)	29.8	32,429
✔		Wayne W. Williams (Nonpartisan)	19.2	20,908
		Sallie Clark (Nonpartisan)	17.8	19,384
		Darryl Glenn (Nonpartisan)	8.7	9,470
		Longinos Gonzalez Jr. (Nonpartisan)	7.9	8,622
	Submit photo	Johnathan Tiegen (Nonpartisan)	5.0	5,405
	Submit photo	Andrew Dalby (Nonpartisan)	4.4	4,825
		Tom Strand (Nonpartisan)	2.4	2,597
		Lawrence Martinez (Nonpartisan)	1.7	1,823
		Christopher Mitchell (Nonpartisan)	1.1	1,248
	Submit photo	Kallan Rodebaugh (Nonpartisan)	1.0	1,129
		Jim Miller (Nonpartisan)	0.9	948

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 108,788
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2022

See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated David Torres, Brian Flanagan, Christopher Mitchell, and Matthew Feigenbaum in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn (R)	56.0	155,528
		David Torres (D)	40.3	111,978
	Submit photo	Brian Flanagan (L)	2.5	7,079
		Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party)	1.2	3,370
	Submit photo	Matthew Feigenbaum (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	9

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 277,964
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Thompson (Unaffiliated)
• Alax Jones (Independent)
• Patrick O'Brien Faley (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

David Torres defeated Michael Colombe in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Torres	54.7	24,413
		Michael Colombe	45.3	20,237

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,650
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeremy Dowell (D)
• Orlondo Avion (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated Dave Williams, Rebecca Keltie, and Andrew Heaton in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn	47.3	46,178
		Dave Williams	33.5	32,669
		Rebecca Keltie	12.9	12,631
		Andrew Heaton	6.3	6,121

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,599
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Christopher Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mitchell received a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering from New Mexico State University. Based out of Colorado Springs since 1997, he is an Electrical Engineering Contractor supporting various technology companies on primarily aerospace projects. As a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, Mitchell ran for Colorado's 5th Congressional District (CD5) in 2022 and Mayor of Colorado Springs in 2023. He is a Patriot, Constitutional Conservative, transformational leader, and rugged individualist. Former Republican, now a member of the Colorado American Constitution Party (Colorado ACP), Mitchell is running for U.S. House of Representatives out of true personal conviction for Love of Country and a desire to serve the constituents of CD5 effectively.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• National Sovereignty. The objective of implementing and maintaining a state of National Sovereignty translates to a thoughtful process of formulation and implementation of America First policies such as U.S. Energy Independence, U.S. Economic Strength, Fiscal Responsibility, Sealed U.S. Sovereign Borders, Fiscal Responsibility, and Superior Military Modalities.
• Empowerment of individuals, minimization of Government regulation, and National Patriotism. It is paramount to constrain the Government to its enumerated powers in the Constitution such that the Government does not impede the Liberty of the People whom it serves. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are the founding documents of our Liberty and the Supreme Law of the Land. The major issues we face are best solved by a renewed allegiance to the original intent of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The sole purpose of Government, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to secure our unalienable rights given by our Creator. When the Government grows beyond this scope, it is usurpation, and Liberty is compromised.
• Sanctity of Life (From Conception to Natural Death).  I affirm the God-given legal personhood of all human beings from fertilization to natural death. The first duty of the law is to protect innocent life created in the image of God. No government may legalize the taking of life without justification. Legalizing the termination of innocent life of the born or unborn, whether by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or suicide, is a direct violation of their unalienable right to life.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. America First Worldview

2. Religious Freedom for all Americans
3. U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights (Founding Fathers' Original Intent)
4. National Sovereignty
5. Sanctity of Life (From Conception to Natural Death)
6. Parents Bill of Rights Act
7. Freedom from Government Overreach and Institutional Intimidation against American Citizens
8. Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability in Government

9. Empowerment of individuals, minimization of Government regulation, and promotion of National Patriotism

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honest, Objective, Constitutionally-based, Resolute, Patriotic

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I employ a passionate and focused leadership style to serve the constituents of Colorado's 5th Congressional District . I can marshal objective thinking and strategic planning skills to build consensus and directly engage oppositional forces, advancing the line forward with an America First Worldview.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

1. Talking with and listening to constituents on a regular in-person basis

2. Objectivity evaluating the National and District priorities

3. Actively participating in the formulation and introduction of legislation

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The House of Representatives, as enumerated in the Constitution, has two main duties:

1. making laws

2. scrutinizing the work of the Government

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Maintaining and advancing U.S. National Sovereignty both domestically and internationally.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits for Congress, although conceptually great, will require formulating practical implementation details and amending the U.S. Constitution.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Congressman Chip Roy, R, Texas's 21st Congressional District

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to defund and eliminate wasteful Government Departments (e.g. U.S. Department of Education) and non-profitable, Government-subsidized organizations and programs (e.g. Amtrak, Obamacare, and Green Energy initiatives). That is, legislation focused on promoting Federalism in a framework and pattern of fiscal responsibility with accountability for the Republic, identifying and eliminating Socialist and Marxist programs (i.e. distortions to Federalism) initiated by the Obama and Biden Administrations.

What committees interest you?

1. Homeland Security

2. Science, Space, and Technology

3. Armed Services

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The Government should operate within its means by predetermined budgets and without accumulating debt. In addition, legislation should be formulated to indicate and separate specific funding appropriations per multiple legislative packages.

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Campaign website

Mitchell’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Principles of Campaign: 1. America First Worldview 2. Religious Freedom for all Americans 3. U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights (Founding Fathers' Original Intent) 4. National Sovereignty 5. Sanctity of Life (From Conception to Natural Death) 6. Parents Bill of Rights Act 7. Freedom from Government Overreach and Institutional Intimidation against American Citizens 8. Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability in Government 9. Empowerment of individuals, minimization of Government regulation, and promotion of National Patriotism Legislative Goals for 2025 - 2026: 1. Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to defund and eliminate wasteful Government Departments (e.g. U.S. Department of Education) and non-profitable, Government-subsidized organizations and programs (e.g. Amtrak, Obamacare, and Green Energy initiatives). That is, introduce legislation focused on promoting Federalism in a framework and pattern of fiscal responsibility with accountability for the Republic, identifying and eliminating Socialist and Marxist programs (i.e. distortions to Federalism) initiated by the Obama and Biden Administrations. 2. Adequately funding the Department of Defense (DoD) to address the geopolitical threats of Communist China, Russia, and Iran. Mandate immediate termination of all DEI/WOKE policies in the DoD ranks and the supporting Military Industrial Complex (MIC). 3. Adequately funding the Department of Homeland Security to protect U.S. Sovereign Borders by repelling the illegal immigrant invasion and destroying Mexican cartels and human trafficking operations. 4. Drive and introduce legislation to fortify and secure U.S. Sovereign Borders, while concurrently, defunding sanctuary cities and deporting all illegal immigrants, without exception. 5. Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to outlaw the participation of illegal immigrants, non-citizens, in government functions (e.g. voting) at any level, and to strip tax-exempt status from non-profit organizations that aid and abet the illegal immigrants. 6. Drive legislation to extend the Trump-era tax cuts. 7. Drive legislation for "No Tax on Tips" and "No Tax on Social Security Benefits." 8. Pass Reciprocal Trade Act. 9. Work closely with the Trump Administration to completely dismantle the Biden-Kamala policy of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) which causes urban blight. 10. To focus on Fiscal Responsibility, I will vote for the Trump-Vance Administration initiative to terminate all Green New Scam funding, and concurrently, enhancing the production of natural gas, and its derivatives such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Making America "Energy Dominant", I will vote for the policies for pragmatic turn-key and emerging energy production, including micro-nuclear. I envision Colorado being a pioneer in micro-nuclear. 11. Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to effectively limit, and in some cases eliminate, the capacity of U.S. businesses and U.S. universities to transfer U.S. technology and business capital to Communist China. 12. Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to eliminate the purchase of U.S. land and Real Estate assets by Communist China. 13. Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to ban the import and sale of products in the U.S. manufactured using slave labor, concentrating on products manufactured in Communist China.	”
—Christopher Mitchell’s campaign website (2024)

2023

Christopher Mitchell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Christopher Mitchell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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Christopher Mitchell campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Colorado District 5	Lost general	$11,000	$11,027
2022	U.S. House Colorado District 5	Lost general	$165	$165
Grand total			$11,165	$11,192
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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John Hickenlooper (D)

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District 1

Diana DeGette (D)

District 2

Joe Neguse (D)

District 3

Jeff Hurd (R)

District 4

Lauren Boebert (R)

District 5

Jeff Crank (R)

District 6

Jason Crow (D)

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Brittany Pettersen (D)

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Gabe Evans (R)

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